Millions worldwide suffer from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, underscoring the need for effective, accessible treatments. While conventional therapies have made strides in managing these conditions, challenges such as side effects and high...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11588
Introduction: Herbal medicines are plant-based products used to treat various illnesses and their uses have dramatically increased over the past years in many developed and developing nations. Alchornea cordifolia is one of these plants with reports of its use in health promotion...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11587
Aims: Postprandial hyperglyceamia is often caused by insulin insufficiency or cellular glucose uptake complications, and conventional treatments often yield undesirable side effects. The aim of the current work was to assess the α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of T. catappa l...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11586
Breast cancer is the world's most frequent malignancy among women. Many dietary antioxidants have been shown to help prevent oxidative stress, which has been linked to a variety of diseases, including cancer. Many chronic diseases, such as cancer, can be avoided by eating fruits...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11585
Introduction: The increasing interest in utilizing natural products from medicinal plants for pain management stems from their wide availability and minimal side effects. This study aims to evaluate the toxicity profile of Datura alba ness (DAN) extracts and assess their potentia...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11583
Background: Aluminium is a well-established neurotoxicant involved in the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases. Carpolobia lutea, commonly called cattle stick or poor man’s candle belongs to the plant family polygalaceae. It is a small tree native to West and Central tropical A...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11584
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the potential therapeutic effects of Heinsia Crinita and Tender Coconut water (TCW) on Alzheimer's disease, focusing on their phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory effects. The study aimed to identify potential...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11582
Ewaoluwa Promise Owoyemi, Kernen Paul Agwaza, Ogbonna Kosisochukwu Doris, Donatus Chigozie Egwuatu, Rachael Olakunmi Ogunye, Peter Chidendu Anene, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor, David Odanibeh, Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
Millions worldwide suffer from major depression, and recent studies have highlighted the effect of diet on mental health. However, research using nutritional genomics to create personalized diets for managing depression is still limited. This review explores the role of nutrition...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11581
Background: Chest radiograph is an imaging modality that uses ionizing radiation used for the evaluation of the thorax and its content. It is readily available, accessible, cheap and greatly employed in the health sector for various reasons. Objective: Chest radiographs serve as...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11580
Mfon I. Akpaso, Lydia E. Bassey, Sadeyeng E. Anani, Michael E. Oku, Williams A. Nnenna, Nsikak M. Umoh, Eru M. Eru, Elton N. Takim, Gideon Uzor, Theresa E. Isamoh & Eric A. Agaba·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a life threatening disease that requires immediate medical treatment. Numerous medicinal plants have been known for their anti-diabetic effects and Curcuma longa (turmeric) is one of them. This attribute is possible due to the pharmacological pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11579
Nyejirime Young Wike, Ndubuisi Nonso Richards, Esther Ifeyinwa Etu, Uzoefuna Casmir Chima, Patrick Alor, Judith Uzezi Egbo, Akhigbe Agatha Oge, Obianuo Chineta Sussan & Agbor Joseph Ikenna·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
Background and Aim: An individual's growth, organ development, physical makeup, and health are significantly influenced by their nutrition in the early stages of development. Hibiscus sabdariffa have been associated with beneficial effects on human health. The anti-lipidemic and...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i10577
Background: Cadmium, one of the most toxic heavy metals but which finds its presence in many applications and the environment impairs male reproductive function via oxidative stress. There is a growing interest in the development and usage of polyherbal remedies with high antioxi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i10578
Hepatotoxicity, or liver damage, is caused by hepatotoxins, which can originate from chemicals, dietary supplements, prescription drugs, and medicinal plants. Nowadays, medicinal and aromatic plants are excellent resources for creating novel drugs and curing both psychological an...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i10575
Introduction: Hepatotoxicity, or liver damage, can result from exposure to toxic substances such as medications, chemicals, alcohol, and environmental pollutants, affecting approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide. Although synthetic drugs offer therapeutic benefits, they often...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i10576
Liver is a crucial organ that is susceptible to several hepatotoxins causing hepato-toxicities. These days, medicinal plants have been considered to be more promising compared with the conventionally utilized medications for hepatic treatments. In light of the dire circumstances...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i10574